Mother-Daughter Tress Tales

ESSENCE spoke to mothers and daughters about what they've learned from each other about embracing their natural hair. See how these women have honored their kinks, coils and curls from one generation to the next.

Mother-Daughter Tress Tales

Natural Hair Legacy

“I strive to teach my daughters to love their bare essentials without embellishment. I tell them that their hair and body are a beautiful gift from God and they don’t have to augment themselves to conform to society or anyone.” –Voletta, mom of Haven & Paislē